Fluke 53 II [17/26] Changing the line frequency

53 & 54 Series II

Measuring Temperatures

Changing the Line Frequency

For optimum rejection of line noise, set the thermometer

for the local line frequency as follows:

1. Press

K or N until the display shows Li ne.

2. Press

E to indicate that you want to change the

line setting.

3. Press

K or N as needed until the display shows

50 V or 60 V (50 Hz or 60 Hz).

4. Press

E to store the line setting in memory.

Measuring Temperatures

Connecting a Thermocouple

Thermocouples are color coded by type based on the

North American ANSI Color Code:

Type Color Type Color

J Black R Green

K Yellow S Green

T Blue N Orange

E Purple

1. Plug a thermocouple into the input connector(s).

2. Set the thermometer for the correct thermocouple

type.

To change the thermocouple type, see “Changing

Setup Options.”